C276 Retract
The C276 Retract is deSpyderco's first folding knife design to use a button-lock locking mechanism.
Appearance in catalogs
The C276 Retract appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Who else is hyped for the Retract ?!, posted by forum member elena86.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C276 Retract
"Designed by renowned custom knifemaker and bladesmith Ed Schempp, the Retract is a dynamic folding knife that offers exceptional cutting performance. Its most distinctive feature is its dramatically curved, full-flat-ground blade. Crafted from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel and somewhat reminiscent of a Nepalese kukri, its negative angle significantly enhances the knife’s cutting leverage—especially on draw cuts. The recurved blade is housed in a handle built with full skeletonized stainless steel liners, peel-ply-textured G-10 scales, and a partial G-10 backspacer. The stout liners form the foundation of the knife’s reliable LinerLock mechanism, which is machined nearly flush to prevent unintentional closure. To balance low-profile carry and immediate access, the Retract includes a lined lanyard hole and deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left- or right-side tip-up carry."[1]
Variations
The C276 Retract is made in China and features:
- A Linerlock locking mechanism.
- A modified kukri blade shape.
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C276GP | Black G-10 | PE | 9Cr18MoV | 2026 - | $95.00 (2026) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Silver deep carry Wire | LH/RH, TU | Main
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Most collectible variation
Any variation of the C276 in mint condition with original packaging and paperwork would be considered collectible.
Questions regarding collecting the C276
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C276 Retract:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C276GP | 198mm | 114mm | 86mm | 76mm | 2.9mm | 117g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C276 Retract:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C275CFP | 7.79in | 4.49in | 3.4in | 3in | 0.116in | 4.2oz |
References
- ↑ The C276 Retract in Spyderco's online catalog, accessed 4 February 2026
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